Wairarapa Daily Times. [Established 1874.] THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1895. TORYISM OR TOADYISM.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5009, 25 April 1895, Page 2

Wairarapa Daily Times. [Established 1874.] THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1895. TORYISM OR TOADYISM.

Tin; Hon. ,T. CI. Ward is regaling the City men with somo rare fairy tales. He is, no doubt, driven to this expedient for judging by the turn of events his mission has not been a successful one, so far as it bears upon public business. The fact is the New Zealand Government as it exists is distrusted at Home, and the 2't»ies in brutal Saxon made this clear when it stated on the loth January last that" The fear which "is spreading in financial circles in " this country, is that the Now Zen- " land Government, composed as it " is of telatively young or incxperi- " eneed men, does not fully realise "theextent of the liabilities for " which it is making itself responsible." Mr Ward is feeling the full blast of this distrust, and possibly to overcome it he has fallen upon the Cinderella series of stories, The very fact that the perambulating Treasurer has found it necessary to explain the attitudes of the Labour members, suggests that the London financiers doubt their ability and capacity to treat on finance. And what dues Mr Ward say of tho 'brilliantgnus that now give to Mr Seddon his political crown, he says, " The Toryism of the Labour mem- " hers in regard lo finance was a " valuable force in politics." For high sounding clap-trapand genuine misrepresentation this will be hard to beat. We arc disposed to give Mr Ward the benefit of a doubt which charitably exists in our mind. There is a possibility that the cablegram was mutilated in transmission and instead of" toryism " we must r «!ul" toadyism." " Tho toadyism of the Lit' lolll ' nieniboi'S, etc," maybe the actual wfl'ds uttered by Mr Ward which the eablfl niau lias altered, and " toadyism " is tho only word that could possibly be applied, for if the Labour members exhibited any ability last session, it was in their marvellous power of felting the estimates to satisfy the cravings of their constituencies. These paper appropriations were obtained by the most abject toadyism, and disgusting gonnllexions, which ministers kind to be " a valuable forco in-politics." for they were able to work off tho Fraserjob, Pomahaka, and similar unsavoury dishes, While we are inclined to give a, charitable interpretation to Mr Ward's words, we are forced to accept for the present tho message as cabled. When a Cabinet Minis, ter duly accredited, fiuds himself obliged to. enter into explanations, there must be something seriously wrong. Neocraey, which is the form of Government the Colony adopted at the last general election, is proving a very bad experiment, Government by inexperienced men, troubled with fads and theories, and a penchant for class legislation of an aggressive and disturbing character, is the blight affecting this Colony, and the Hon. J. G, Ward is realising this. His secret and delicate mission, to be a success, requires that he shall explain many things, and how well jm has succeeded in satisfying the inordinate craving for information manifested by J/on. don financiers is shewn ia the fact, that last week New Zealand's 3|pei ,: cent, stocks went down with a bang from £lO2 lis to £IOO, Even the dazzling brilliancy of the surplus which tho Premier showed to the good people of Marton has not .appeased the London capitalists.. Tho; outlook forMrWard and hisprecious mission is decidedly bad, and whether he describes the attitude of tho Labour members as that of Toryism or Toadyism he appears destined to be outdone,

We remind our readers of'the anrivcrsary social of the Masterton. Wesleyan Clmrch which takes place this evening.

The charges against a number of boys caught removing sheep from Messrs Lowes and Joins sale yards, will occupy the Masterton S.M. Couit to-morfow.

Tickets lor the social and dance, in connection wiih St. Patrick's School, have gone off remarkably well, and there should be n very large audience at the Drill Hall tl'is evening. The local agent of the Labour Bureau reports for the month:—" Masterton.— Builduig trades: dull at present; clothing and talking: trade rather quiet; other trades: fair; unskilled labour: A good many men unable to fiud work."

The result of the School Committee election at liaiigilumau, is as follows : Messrs H. Welch, J. Stuckcy (chairman), J. Haucy, H. C. Beuclscu, J. Kjestnvp. Mr II P. Eagar, Secretary to tho Otaki Maori Earing Club, notifies that nominations for the Club's Queen's Biriliday Meeting, close on Tuesday April 30th, The Olaki Post and Telegraph office closes at 5 p.m. Pauiculars of the slakes, etc., appear in another column.

A correspondent of Hie Post asserls that a member of tho. M"iisli/ sold, through a Wcll'Mion broker, a number of Bank of New shares with'u a week before ihe passing of the Bank Shares Guarantee Bill, and that the transfer was one of tho first accepted by the Directors after the Bill passed. The names of all the panics concerned have been given, and tlic correspondent askes for an explanation of the transaction.

There were two deaths in the Greytown Hospital, on Monday. One was that of a "swagger" named Clark who was picked up on tho roadside by Mr Fuller in an exhausted state ami conveyed to the hospital, where he died of cancer on the liver. The oilier death was that of an infant who died of a foim of consumption, says.the Stamford. The height of human anib'tion is to obtain perfection in things mundane, and many are constantly striving >'i the various occupations in which they are engaged, to reach the goal of highest excellence. By far the largest majority fall lamentably slioii of the object of their aspirations. A few.avery few only, reach the acme of pciicetion Thus it is that, through many generations, only now and then a genius forces himself to the front, or a hero appears on the scene, for the path of perfection is beset with many almost iusuperable difficulties. Occasionally however, as we have said, somebody does, through sheer weight of merit, force himself to the .root. So it is with" Dawson's Perfection Whisky." There are many whiskies indeed, but very few of them are perfection. At the recent dislilleiy and brewery exhibition at Dublin, Dawson's Perfection Whisky was awarded a gold medal for pcifect quality, flavour, and mellowness. This was a high honor when it is considered that nearly eve;/ known distiller was pitted iu competition against Dawson. Nothing but a perfect a'uiele could endure such an ordeal. Messrs Sinims and Mowlem announce their next s.oek sale in .he yards Queen Street, Mastwton, for Wednesday Bth May, at 1 o'clock, for which they have received the following entries, SO ewes in lamb, 2") empty ewes, 100 2-tooth wethers. do first class cows and calves, 20 well-grown 3 year old bn"ocks, 25 good 2J year old steers. The following statement of assets and liabilities in the estate of John Meadows Drew has been filed. Unsecured credit :>rs, Masterton—J, Graham £5 ss; J. L. Murray, t'o Js fid; W. H. Hosking, £2 7s fid; J. MuirSstid; C. Wag land, £l2s Od; Hannah and Co. ,ei ss; 0. A. Pownall, M 4s. Carterton -T. Weston, £8 8s; G. Osborne, .611!; Fairh.'other £2; Underbill, £2 10s; J. Strang (Gladstone) £11; J. Taplin (Taratalii)Jßlll2s.' Total C 72 Ms Hd. Total assets: cow andealf wouh £5 10s; deficiency £67 4s 9d.

Messrs Lowes and loms add lo their sale list for May Ist, li;j2-toolh wctliTS 80 fat wethers and:'() fat ewes. Mr C. E. Daniell informs us that he has no intention of seeking election lo the Masterton Borough Council in place of Cr Hughes, who has just resigned. There is to be seen at tho present moment in Wellington n most unique exhibitnn in the shape of a grand collection of pianos aid organs at the Dresden Piano Company's Depot, Nearly all the known makers are reprcsemed ard the exhibition represents a congress of " sweet sounds," unequalledin the li'slorj'ofthomiisical trade in Wellington. Those requiring a really charming song by a colonial author, should not fad to send for 'The Vision Song,' and footballers will find a welcome relief from the hackneyed strains of "On the Ball," hyiiivestiug in " Crom-a-boo " by the Messrs Hobcn. These songs, together with all the latest successes, are stocked by the Dresden Piano Company.

There ire 535 solicitors practising ; n New Zealand, or one to every 13111 inhabitants,

At a mass meeting held on.the island of Cyprus, it was decided to petition Great Britain to transfer the island to Greece.

The shearing sheds inthcßarcaldine (Queensland) district to well filled, and work commences next week.

The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in the Diinediu case of Thompson v. Phillips and Unghcrcr, relative loa trademark for arnica water bottles.

The North Wairarapa Gun Club's Pigeon Match is taking place this afternoon.

The repairs to the river protective works at Gladshne were commenced yesterday. The timber carried away was found on Mrßunny'sford. Although the late flood was not so high by several feet as that in Soptemher last, more damage was done. We would remind our readers of tho Anniversary Soiree in connection with the Masterton Wesleyan Church. Tho menihcrs have been busy all the week making arrrangements, as this will be the last Anniversary Service at which the presaitpastor,f]|c Ecv. J. Dukes,will I be; m charge, as Hie lull limit allowed j for -a. minister.to have charge of one circuit has already been granted to Mr Dukes, Everything promises well, the catering being in charge of the ladies is a sufficient guarantee that itis well looked after,- At the after meeting in the Church, speeches will be given by the Bcti. K. WAQd, 8. J. Gibson, J.Ward, J, Duke's, and of her friends, At the conclusion of the presentation of 'the testimonial to Mr J. Wallace Smith, which took place last evening the settlers preset proceeded to discuss the Babbit Question, and the best means of again represejting to the Government the necessity for supplying the settlers with wire netting, at netlauded cost free of the middleman's profit. It was also suggested that the netting should he supplied on terms e-tending over several years at seven per cent, ft jyas admitted on all sides that proper netting .of every individual property in the infested dts.tricfs was the only remedy, and one speaker sahi tjiat if this were done, settlers would not only ajm at keeping bunny within reasonable limits but at his entire destruction. Another speaker went so far as to adyiso double strictness on the part of the Departmental officers. At present they only asked the settler to reduce bunny, to a reasonable limit, but they should insist on a continual reduction of the pest. Asked his opinion, of ibo value of wire, netting, Mr J. W. Smith said it svas jJw' chief step towards success, but hot everything. Even with a netted fence they must not stop there, hut regularly attend to the boundary, and see that the fenipg/itfuotgot out of repair, or rabbits burrow undprneath. Mr Hogg undci took to again bring tho question up in the House, of the supply Jf nefe and in reply to a question said thnjL a petition signed by the settlers would considerably strengthen his hands, ,

The Wellington Education Board has decided to dispense with the services <k M. De Mey d Alkcmadc, tho instructor of calisthenics, on the ground of economy He will he 'granted a bonus of. one month's salary (£2O Mis 8d) on his retirement at the end of three mortis. The conceu at tho Drill Hall tlr's evening, in connection with St, Patrick's school, promises to ho of exceptional merit, and a glance at tho programme will bear out this fact..

The latest issue of the Journal of Labour does not speak hopefully of the working man's prospects for the coming winter. Almost ovciv rcpoit from the agents of the Labour Bureau, slates that many men arc out of employment, and their general iufrence is that there is :i worse state of (kings to follow as the winter advances.

The followingiutcresting item of news conies to us per posl, wc give it verbal i:n d lilmliin. " A live stiles rustling inaicli is bc'igarranged between and for 10 pound aside, the late,' being just from Sydney."

We have been asked to contradict ihe rcpoii- that Mr J. 0. McKenw, of Morrison's Bush run, had lO sheep drowned in the recent Hoods. Mr McKe'.i'ow slates that his loss was very tiiviai-a few odd sheep might be found dead in the lagoons,but that would be all.

Mr S. Johnston, postmaster at Masteiion, recently transferred from Kaiapoi, has asked the Education Board that his daughter, a pupil teacher at Kaiapoi, in her third year, should receive an apwutment in the Masterton School. The Board decided to give Miss Johnston an appointment in the Masleii'on School as soon as an opening occnral, after the applications of previously selected candidates had been dealt with.

Mr J. A. Ecnnll's private' protection works at Gladstone in the shape of a falling apron has filled hie whole river behind it for fully liflcen chains, thus proving itself lo be the best method of diverting a river channel yet introduced in New Zealand. His dam in Hie Hi-inw-Imnga river for the put pose of giving a fall onto tin water wheel is sl''l unchanged and remains a problem for our hest engineers to solve.

Willi price V Ask, listen, and wonder. Lo;.k at the new dresses, and the jackets, ■red macintoshes, ;iuJ millinery, luisk a'. Ihu clothing, mercery, and house furnishings, and g'ovss, and inarvi 1 when you hc.i'tln pnc° named. You've never licird anything like it before. Yivi'vc ecu used ti R-tiiujj your money's woith because you've done y.iur shopping at Footer's, liui tee ex:rr, icducrd rites, these extra low price;, they almost exc ei belief, and lint that you take the goods away in exchange for the price* ipio.ed. you would be inclined to il.iubi yoo l ' senses, and to fancy Hint tlrng.-i were not what they secrn. Wail; round the shop, price everything, so somewbe'.'e elsii 1 ;jo everywhere! price ever) diing at l'") other shops and then by every fcr e oic'i';nmst.ine : s and from the sironges co ivielioo t ; 'at t, is the proper thing to d yoa'll come brick to spend your money n the cheapest and best shop in Masicr'ou Ij. J. Hooper and t.'o's lion Mivohe. -Aim. A specially organised diparime'it, has bee;', established to deal wi.h country orders. Patterns of any materials in stock, will he forwarded to any address, post free, Oo.iotry residents arc iiivit-jd to write for prices, or any infornuJon regarding goods wanted. It is confidently asserted that nowhere can sucha wVe sclcctioo, orfcueli sterling value be obtained, as nt To Aro House, Wellington. -Auvt.